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Retro ish build i put together. First time using vinyl wrap. Obviously I’m in a Tiger stripe camo kick right now Attached File |
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Decided to forgo a faux "moderator" on this. I like the symmetry of the 11.5" bbl with the stock extended. Attached File The EDRL jacket is one I brought back in '69. |
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Originally Posted By Strela: Decided to forgo a faux "moderator" on this. I like the symmetry of the 11.5" bbl with the stock extended. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/6163/XMCarbine2_2_jpeg-2982998.JPG The EDRL jacket is one I brought back in '69. That is gorgeous |
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I only recently seriously started looking at H&R stuff after taking a break from a flintlock I'm working on, and my wallet has been on fire. Long time coming for this one. This started off with a NOS/Surplus A1 1/12 barrel from the EE 10 or more years back. I've had it on various builds over the years but never in true A1 form. Thanks to @mike_nds for bringing this stuff to the market solely to allow me to finish this (mostly). Appreciatecha.  Finally got my A1 lower to mostly finish this one out. H&R A1 Upper & Charging Handle Teardrop forward assist from AR15Discounts Standard modern ejection port cover with the finish tweaked a bit H&R A1 Lower H&R A1 LPK Surplus A1 type E stock Surplus A1 handguards Surplus A1 grip Flat slip ring from Doublestar Colt A1 1/12 barrel A1 birdcage complete with a futuristic crush washer Guess this would make this a mid-70's A1? I'm no expert. I'd still like a small latch style ejection port cover if anyone ever gets them in stock again.     
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In the mad dash to snag an A1 upper a few weeks ago, I accidentally bought a slick-side upper. I had no other choice than to put together a GUU 5/P-ish build. Lower and LPK came in today. (Let's just ignore the Phantom flash suppressor and Bushmaster 1/9 barrel.  )    |
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Originally Posted By Dangus: I only recently seriously started looking at H&R stuff after taking a break from a flintlock I'm working on, and my wallet has been on fire. Long time coming for this one. This started off with a NOS/Surplus A1 1/12 barrel from the EE 10 or more years back. I've had it on various builds over the years but never in true A1 form. Thanks to @mike_nds for bringing this stuff to the market solely to allow me to finish this (mostly). Appreciatecha. Finally got my A1 lower to mostly finish this one out. H&R A1 Upper & Charging Handle Teardrop forward assist from AR15Discounts Standard modern ejection port cover with the finish tweaked a bit H&R A1 Lower H&R A1 LPK Surplus A1 type E stock Surplus A1 handguards Surplus A1 grip Flat slip ring from Doublestar Colt A1 1/12 barrel A1 birdcage complete with a futuristic crush washer Guess this would make this a mid-70's A1? I'm no expert. I'd still like a small latch style ejection port cover if anyone ever gets them in stock again. https://i.imgur.com/MqLHSFh.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Yqa5Uei.jpg https://i.imgur.com/AszRPa2.jpg https://i.imgur.com/c0aCQSp.jpg https://i.imgur.com/YRpdeBL.jpg That A1 looks great! |
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Originally Posted By Dangus: In the mad dash to snag an A1 upper a few weeks ago, I accidentally bought a slick-side upper. I had no other choice than to put together a GUU 5/P-ish build. Lower and LPK came in today. (Let's just ignore the Phantom flash suppressor and Bushmaster 1/9 barrel. )https://i.imgur.com/ASjqG1a.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qtb6aNM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/J9LfgtI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/omXprv0.jpg Very classy!!! |
653-ish? Mostly H&R parts. C marked A1 grip. H&R's upgraded handguards. JT/Doublestar/Ace stock body. P/W A1 flash hider on H&R barrel. T91 ejection port cover stripped & parkerized. I'm using Luth-AR's gray slip rings on my gray builds.   
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H&R clone builds. Had the 177 for a while, but was using an M16A1 lower since they didn't make the 177 lowers yet at the time. I recently got a 177 lower so I switched that out. And since there's only one thing to do with a spare lower... 
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Originally Posted By Strela: Decided to forgo a faux "moderator" on this. I like the symmetry of the 11.5" bbl with the stock extended. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/6163/XMCarbine2_2_jpeg-2982998.JPG The EDRL jacket is one I brought back in '69. @Strela that is gorgeous! |
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Originally Posted By writerdeluxe2006: @Strela that is gorgeous! Originally Posted By writerdeluxe2006: Originally Posted By Strela: Decided to forgo a faux "moderator" on this. I like the symmetry of the 11.5" bbl with the stock extended. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/6163/XMCarbine2_2_jpeg-2982998.JPG The EDRL jacket is one I brought back in '69. @Strela that is gorgeous! Thank you sir, kind of you to say. No modern bells and whistles, but it's sure light and fun. |
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Originally Posted By gurn-blanston: My tunnel rat pistol with US marked bakelite flashlight https://i.postimg.cc/WzCfffqp/PXL-20240615-204546818.jpg Absolutely stunning with the light, is this a fantasy build? ( obviously the brace is). I would love to see pictures of a real one, |
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Originally Posted By gurn-blanston: My tunnel rat pistol with US marked bakelite flashlight https://i.postimg.cc/WzCfffqp/PXL-20240615-204546818.jpg very cool. |
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Originally Posted By Apec: https://i.imgur.com/VURkKEe.png Absolutely gorgeous Colt collection. |
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Checkpoint carbine build is in progress. Forgive the a2 furniture, it is a placeholder until I finish refinishing my A1 stock set. 601 lower. C7 upper. 12.7mm. Attached File |
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Not quite done, but close enough to post pictures. 50 beowulf retro futuristic carbine inspired by a gun in fallout new vegas. Attached File |
What's the difference between a nuclear weapon and a grenade launcher? I don't own a nuclear weapon.
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando: Not quite done, but close enough to post pictures. 50 beowulf retro futuristic carbine inspired by a gun in fallout new vegas. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74831/1000003339_jpg-3284657.JPG 
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando: Not quite done, but close enough to post pictures. 50 beowulf retro futuristic carbine inspired by a gun in fallout new vegas. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74831/1000003339_jpg-3284657.JPG |
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May as well add some to this thread too. Here are some from the summer shoots. Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
My two 733s, A1 and A2 Colt 733s (A1 and A2) by Solo__, on Flickr |
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando: Not quite done, but close enough to post pictures. 50 beowulf retro futuristic carbine inspired by a gun in fallout new vegas. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74831/1000003339_jpg-3284657.JPG Awesome! If I ever find the right size FSB I'd like to do something like that. |
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Originally Posted By tstetz: Awesome! If I ever find the right size FSB I'd like to do something like that. I gave up on fakelite, and opted to try fakeawalnut instead. It turned out good. The effect is a bit subtle, but the color and muted grain look vaguely similar to my 1944 Garand, which is what I was going for. Attached File Attached File |
What's the difference between a nuclear weapon and a grenade launcher? I don't own a nuclear weapon.
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Originally Posted By Couch-Commando: If you can settle for 458 socom, you can use a standard .750. I gave up on fakelite, and opted to try fakeawalnut instead. It turned out good. The effect is a bit subtle, but the color and muted grain look vaguely similar to my 1944 Garand, which is what I was going for. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74831/1000003942_jpg-3304498.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/74831/1000003943_jpg-3304500.JPG That came out great! I'm already invested in .50 Beowulf at this point so I'll probably hold out. But that is good to know that .458 will use a .750 FSB for future builds. Not that I need another caliber in my life at this point... |
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Originally Posted By OG1: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/289319/colt-3298799.jpg I have a project. I’m working on using one of those old Air Force uppers and an old 601 NDS lower as we speak! Pretty rare piece. That Rebated A2 upper I mean. |
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Originally Posted By Apec: https://i.imgur.com/VURkKEe.png quite the heard of A2's there!! looks good. |
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Originally Posted By Dangus: In the mad dash to snag an A1 upper a few weeks ago, I accidentally bought a slick-side upper. I had no other choice than to put together a GUU 5/P-ish build. Lower and LPK came in today. (Let's just ignore the Phantom flash suppressor and Bushmaster 1/9 barrel. )https://i.imgur.com/ASjqG1a.jpg https://i.imgur.com/qtb6aNM.jpg https://i.imgur.com/J9LfgtI.jpg https://i.imgur.com/omXprv0.jpg I really like this, especially the combination of old-school aluminum stock and newer M4-style barrel. Any reason you are running the Phantom flash hider on it? I would like the A2 style more just because of the look. |
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